March 2026 Gelbvieh World

GELBVIEH

Maternal Magic

ONE STRAW AT A TIME

Judd Ranch 48th Gelbvieh, Balancer® & Red Angus Bull Sale

Pomona, Kansas • Saturday, March 7, at 12:00 • 1 hour southwest of Kansas City

Judd Ranch has been honored as the #1 Dam of Merit Cowherd in the Gelbvieh Breed for 21 of the past 28 years, 1998–2025!

100% of the Gelbvieh & Balancer® sale bulls feature Judd Ranch honored Dam of Merit Genetics.

Average Daily Gain of fall yearling bulls: 4.70 lbs/day! 248 black polled bulls sell

82 lb. average birth weight: 895 lb. actual weaning weight average on the sale bulls. Maternal cow power behind every sale bull.

105 Gelbvieh, 222 Balancer® & 6 purebred Red Angus bulls sell. 323 homozygous polled bulls sell.

35 of the 40 top selling bulls in the 2025 sale sold to commercial producers. Catalog online!

INFO EXCHANGE

04. 14. 16. 18. 20. 22. 12. 06. COLLECT THE DATA NATIONAL SHOW WINNERS CHOSEN IN THE GATEWAY OF CHAMPIONS CHAMPIONS SELECTED IN CATTLE COUNTRY

From the Corner Office by Harold Bertz

Junior Connection by Justine Pope

Registry Tips N’ Tricks by Shianna Ocken

JRI PICASSO 253N45 ET WINS 2026 BREEDER’S CHOICE GELBVIEH BULL FUTURITY TAU HAYMAKER 46N ET WINS 2026 PEOPLE’S CHOICE BALANCER BULL FUTURITY TICKETS! PLEASE GET YOUR TICKETS! TRANSFER TACTICS

INAUGURAL CHAMPIONS SELECTED IN OG&E COLISEUM

ARENA

@americangelbvieh

ASSOCIATION STAFF

HAROLD BERTZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR haroldb@gelbvieh.org

TOM STRAHM COMMERCIAL MARKETING DIRECTOR tom@gelbvieh.org

WESS ANGLIN COMMERCIAL MARKETING SPECIALIST wess@gelbvieh.org

MALERIE MARKLEY GELBVIEH MEDIA PRODUCTIONS COORDINATOR malerie@gelbvieh.org

MARTHA MOENNING MEMBER & YOUTH ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR martha@gelbvieh.org

MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S. COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR meganu@gelbvieh.org

SARAH MUMM PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS COORDINATOR sarah@gelbvieh.org

WAYDE PICKINPAUGH, M.S. DNA SERVICES COORDINATOR wayde@gelbvieh.org

MARGO MCKENDREE OFFICE MANAGER margo@gelbvieh.org

SHIANNA OCKEN REGISTRY COORDINATOR shianna@gelbvieh.org

CAMILLE HENNERBERG REGISTRY/DNA SERVICES SPECIALIST camille@gelbvieh.org

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DAN WARNER, PRESIDENT BEAVER CITY, NEB. • 308.962.6511 dan@warnerbeef.com

STUART JARVIS, VICE PRESIDENT PHILLIPSBURG, KAN. • 785.543.8120 bararrow@ruraltel.net

GREGG HARTMAN, TREASURER PUEBLO, COLO. • 719.821.4762 grhartman@hotmail.com

BRENT OVERMILLER, SECRETARY SMITH CENTER, KAN. • 785.282.0485 brento4532@hotmail.com

DIRECTORS

GREG “BUBBA” ANDERSON MARION, N.C. • 828.442.6869 grega1983@live.com

DAVID LARSON CLEARBROOK, MINN. • 218.766.3323 david.larson.lrl@gmail.com

ZACK BUTLER MILTON, TENN. • 615.308.8628 butlercreek1952@aol.com

DALTON BENNETT RED HOUSE, VA. • 434.664.7946 dalton@knollcrestfarm.com

JOHN SHEARER CANTON, KAN. • 620.654.6507 circle_s@hometelco.net

TROY FORBES DE SMET, S.D. • 605.530.4764 forbes_gelbvieh@hotmail.com

GARY CARLISLE REDMOND, UTAH. • 435.979.0020 garyc@carlislex.com

JUSTIN TAUBENHEIM AMHERST, NEB. • 308.293.0692 j_tauby5@hotmail.com

JOSH PHILLIPS LATHROP,

jphillips@aol.com

TFROM THE CORNER OFFICE COLLECT THE DATA

by Harold Bertz, Executive Director

his issue of Gelbvieh World finds many of us amid calving, selecting new sires, and making mating decisions for the spring breeding season. As we study for these events, much emphasis is placed on improving the next generation of cattle on our ranches. Monumental strides have been made by the American beef producer to create a better eating experience for consumers. This has occurred through science, data and hard work.

The Gelbvieh breed has made monumental strides congruent with the beef industry. Over 4,000 carcass records, reported over the past few years, showed Gelbvieh and Balancer® sired cattle graded 90% USDA Choice and Prime with 91% yield grades 1, 2, or 3. The cattle produced by Gelbvieh breeders have contributed to the increased demand

and improved eating experience for the American consumer. Have we reached a ceiling on carcass improvement? Absolutely not.

Reporting data is inherent to making genetic improvement. The database and thus EPDs become richer with more data submission. The increase in carcass quality has occurred largely because of better and more accurate tools to help breeders make better decisions, generation after generation. These tools only improve if we submit as many data points as possible. I encourage all AGA members to submit more weights and measures this year than last.

The Gelbvieh female is, without question, the hardest working cow in the industry. Recent USMARC data proved that she produces 22.7 more pounds at weaning

CONGRATULATIONS

2025 AGA PHOTO CONTEST

than any other British or Continental breed. By submitting breeding exposure data, udder scores, body condition scores, and feet scores, we can continue improving the Gelbvieh cow. Tools created with this data allow both purebred and commercial producers to make better decisions to maintain profitability despite the market.

All indicators point to this being a historic year for the beef cattle industry. The same can be said for the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA). Through improved genetic tools and increased selection pressure, Gelbvieh and Balancer cattle will continue to gain market share and provide cattlemen and beef consumers with the results they desire. We can achieve this through science, data and hard work. I look forward to seeing you down the road.F

1 ST PLACE A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RANCHER CHELSIE BRENNER, PRATT, KAN.

S.D.

3 RD PLACE THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN

ROBIN KLEINE, SIOUX FALLS, S.D. 2 ND

12 MONTH UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE NATIONWIDE DELIVERY AVAILABLE FREE WINTERING AVAILABLE

COMPREHENSIVE DATA ON EVERY BULL GENOMICALLY ENCHANCED EPDS

SALE BULL SIRES INCLUDE:

KCF BENNETT E906

KCF BENNETT JACKSON

KCF BENNETT KINGSTON

KCF BENNETT KEEPSAKE

KCF BENNETT AMPLIFY

BTBR KRATER 2305 ET DUNN’S

CCRC 566J

TJUNIOR CONNECTION TICKETS! PLEASE GET YOUR TICKETS!

by Justine Pope, AGJA Director

he 2026 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show and Sale, hosted in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at Cattleman’s Congress, was the place to be at the start of the new year. Breeders and junior members came together to not only exhibit their cattle but market their genetics and network with friends, new and old. Working in the ring as a junior board member was a great front row seat to experience the quality exhibited and crown the first national champions in the new OG&E Coliseum.

The largest fundraiser for the American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) was also a highlight in the busy week. Each year, the AGJA holds a heifer raffle to

raise funds for the association and its members. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Beastrom Ranch for their generous donation of the heifer. Another thank you goes to Sullivan Supply for donating a Beast Blower to the raffle as well. The continuation of the incentive program also could not have been possible without our generous sponsor, September Farms. Our appreciation also goes out to all of those who purchased tickets! Your kind proceeds benefit AGJA programs, events, and activities that help shape the next generation of industry leaders.

As friendly competition between junior members to see who can sell the most tickets ran throughout the barns, it’s great to see younger members networking with producers and sharpening salesmanship skills along the way. By the conclusion of the national show and sale, new memories were made, connections had grown, and great cattle were showcased. Congratulations to all those who found success down in cattle country and thank you again to all those who supported our fundraiser. F

March 14, 2026

Wheeler Livestock, Osceola, MO

Selling 70 RED Balancer & Gelbvieh Bulls & RED females! Registered & Commercial!

• Guaranteed Sight-Unseen Purchases!

• Free Trucking on every bull! No fine print!

• The best disposition & soundness sort!

• Extensive Data & Genomic EPDs!

• All Bulls Are Semen & Trich Tested!

South Missouri Bull & Female Sale

March 28, 2026

Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, MO

Selling 125 BLACK Balancer & Gelbvieh Bulls!

18 months & yearlings! Also BLACK females! Registered & Commercial!

• Videos of bulls the week before the sale! www. dvauction.com or www.seedstockplus.com

INFORMATION EXCHANGE

2026 HERD ASSESSMENTS DUE MARCH 15

2026 Herd Assessments are available for completion on the American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Online Registry Service. As a reminder, the annual herd assessment process is not automatically completed by AGA’s registry system. Members must log onto the AGA Online Registry Service and fully complete a herd assessment for females in their herd.

HAVE YOUR SAY ON DNA SAMPLE STORAGE

DNA samples submitted for testing through the AGA are processed at Neogen. After processing, the samples are stored by the lab should further DNA testing be required. Beginning in 2022, due to the increasing volume of samples received industry-wide, Neogen implemented a limited storage retention period of one year and began returning DNA samples to breed associations for continued storage.

As these samples are returned on an ongoing, month-bymonth basis, it is AGA’s responsibility for the organization and storage of blood and hair samples. With continued growth in sample volume, it is necessary to establish a sustainable approach to DNA sample storage, and we are seeking member feedback. Please scan the QR code by March 15, 2026, to share how you would like samples to be handled moving forward. Your feedback will help guide future decisions.

DEROSSETT AWARDED JIMMY CHRISTOPHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Congratulations to Callie Derossett, Sulphur, Kentucky, on receiving the 2025 Jimmy Christopher Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to deserving applicants that reside east of the Mississippi River each year.

TABOR NAMED OUTSTANDING CATTLEWOMAN OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to Connie Tabor, 4T Gelbvieh, on being named the 2026 American National CattleWomen (ANCW)

Outstanding CattleWoman of the Year! Tabor was honored during the 2026 ANCW Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. ANCW honors a cattlewoman each year who has excelled in beef promotion, leadership and education. This individual’s efforts have enhanced multiple programs of ANCW. The award is given to the one woman who has gone above and beyond to support the mission and vision of ANCW.

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR THE 2026 AMERICAN GELBVIEH JUNIOR ASSOCIATION JUNIOR BREEDER OF THE YEAR

The 2025-2026 American Gelbvieh Junior Association (AGJA) board of directors is excited to open the nomination process for the AGJA Junior Breeder of the Year award. The award and nomination process is focused on the opportunity to recognize a junior member who goes above and beyond the call of duty regarding the Gelbvieh breed, their family’s operation, educating others about the breed, as well as exemplifying good character and leadership skills among their peers. Looking to the future, the AGJA hopes to continue providing an atmosphere of inclusion, leadership, professional development, and opportunity to all youth. For more information on the nomination process, eligibility and more, visit Gelbvieh.org/ juniors/agja-events/junior-classic. Nominations close April 1, 2026.

NEW AGA MEMBERS

Back Valley Farms, Tazewell, Va.

Cain Cattle Company, Gulfport, Miss.

CM Farms, Spencer, W.Va.

Michelle Candenhead, Royse City, Texas

Ryan Bartlett, Wearille, N.C.

Watson Cattle Farm, Lebanon, Tenn.

WAW Farms, Ava, Ill.

Wyche Livestock, Advance, N.C.

NEW AGJA MEMBERS

Callaway Taubenheim, Amherst, Neb.

Elsie Stutzman, Saint Mary’s, Kan.

Jadyn Thompson, Ord, Neb.

Kyler Tinney, Mora, Mo.

Annual Production Sale

Offering:

REGISTRY TIPS N’ TRICKS TRANSFER TACTICS

by Shianna Ocken

PLACING AN ANIMAL IN YOUR TRANSFER QUEUE

1. Log into your American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) Online Registry Service account.

2. Locate and select the “Herd” tab. There are another series of tabs that will help organize your animals by sex as well as age to conveniently locate an animal within your inventory.

3. Notice the columns of grey boxes to the right of each animal: View, Edit, Transfer, Dispose, and Not for Sale.

4. Simply locate the animal(s) being transferred and select “Transfer”. When doing so, the button will turn from grey to white and read “Queued”. This means the animal has been added to your transfer queue and is awaiting buyer information.

5. Locate and select the red arrow on the left work menu that reads “Work Queues”.

6. From this drop down, select the green arrow that reads “Transfers.”

PLACING THE BUYER’S INFORMATION ON THE ANIMAL(S).

The following screen will show you each animal that you have selected to be transferred. Each animal’s registration number, birth date, tattoo and sex are listed within each section to differentiate for those who may be sending animals to multiple buyers within the same process. If you are transferring all animals within the transfer queue to the same buyer locate the section at the top of the screen (Figure A) asking for the buyer’s information. If you are transferring animals to multiple buyers within the

same transfer queue enter the details for each animal individually (Figure B).

Only enter information in the top section if all animals within the queue are going to the same buyer.

Once you have identified your buyer, locate the white box under “% Transferred”. If you are transferring the animal completely to the buyer, enter 100. If you are retaining ownership of the animal in any capacity, you will enter the percentage this buyer possesses; 50%, 33%, etc. Finally, be sure the transfer date matches their purchase date. Once the transfer details have been entered according to the sale, location, and date select “Validate” under each animal’s transfer detail section. If all details turn green, simply select the preference of the buyer regarding the registration certificate; “Mail to Buyer”, “Email to Buyer”, and “No Certificate Requested.” The option to email a digital certificate to the buyer is only made possible if the buyer has an email address on file with the AGA. If an error appears, contact the AGA office directly for assistance.

HOW DO I LOCATE MY BUYER’S MEMBER OR NON-MEMBER NUMBER?

In the white box beneath “Buyer,” you will enter the AGA member number of the individual you wish to transfer the animal to. If you do not know their AGA number or if they are not a member of the association, simply click “Search for Buyer”.

On this screen, you will be prompted to enter the buyer’s zip code and select “Find Profiles”. This will initiate a search for any individual/ranch that has purchased Gelbvieh or Balancer® animals in the past. If the buyer is found within that list, simply click the box to the left of their name. If the buyer does not appear, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click “Click to Create a new Profile”. You will be prompted to enter their mailing address creating a non-member number for said buyer.

We encourage you to take advantage of the tools that are available to each member of the AGA. If you have any questions, please call the AGA office at 303-465-2333. We are always happy to help!F

TNATIONAL SHOW WINNERS

RESULTS BY MARTHA MOENNING | PHOTOS BY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES

he 2026 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Bull and Female Show was held during the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on January 6, 2026. Exhibitors welcomed Shane Bedwell of Holt, Missouri, to the OG&E Coliseum to sort through 32 Gelbvieh females, 42 Balancer females, 15 Gelbvieh bulls and 17 Balancer bulls.F

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION LATE SPRING HEIFER

AMGS MA Red Ruby 744M

Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wash.

Sire: JLSL JLSL Ledgerwood Rooster 2124K

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

BSSC Miss Memphis 4115M

Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

GELBVIEH FEMALES

CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

JRI Ms Performance 634N441

Lacy Judd, Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI Pinnacle Peak 254K497

RESERVE SPRING HEIFER CALF

GDX Paula 544N

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: FHG Flying H 80A/40A 79E ET

CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Norma Jean N534 ET

Pate Parsons, Leavenworth, Kan.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

JNCC Nadia 513N

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

MDR Clara Allen 415M

Corbin Lowe, Winfield, Kan.

Sire: MDR First Step 7549E

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Nellie N1341 ET

Cogan Schilling, Goodland, Kan.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

JRI Ms Pepper 017M5

Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI Pinnacle Peak 254K497

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

JNCC Madonna CTJ 4474M ET

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: GRU Grand Plan 744G

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

TJB Anissa 6132E 487M ET

Ava Dagger, Cable, Ohio

Sire: HTFG Hilltops Hawkeye H064

RESERVE CHAMPION LATE SPRING HEIFER

TGV T Bar S Susan M02

Tate Warren, Alpena, Ark.

Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

IFG Ivers Miss Yasmin M411

Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Sire: IFG Ivers Hannibal F 14

CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER

BCFG Butlers Ms Lou 13L1 ET

Jett Baker, Stuart, Okla.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER

TGV T Bar S Ms 1187L

Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, Mo.

Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

BALANCER FEMALES

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Naomi 207N ET

Luke Barnett, Woodlawn, Tenn.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

CHOSEN IN THE GATEWAY OF CHAMPIONS

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION LATE SPRING BULL

JNCC Perspective 4057M ET

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: GRU Grand Plan 744G

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF

JGPG Ver Lux 4220M ET

JGP Gelbvieh, Lathrop, Mo.

Sire: GDV T Bar S Casino 115G ET

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 5060M ET

Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, Tenn.

Sire: Riverstone Vegas 49H

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

MDR Friday M31 ET

Dobson Ranch, Kaw City, Okla.

Sire: MDR Stoney Larue 1572J ET

RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

GHGF Madonna 46M

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: GHGF War Eagle H275

CHAMPION LATE SPRING HEIFER

JTCW Magnolia 910M

Kade Mayer, Paxico, Kan.

Sire: JTCW Prairie Rattler 7K

RESERVE CHAMPION LATE SPRING HEIFER

GHGF Monica 31M

Tillman Derossett, Glasgow, Ky.

Sire: GHGF Cracker Jack G310

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

GHGF Material Girl 601M

Cole Langston, Huntington, Ind.

Sire: GHGF Momentum F844

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

BCFG Butlers Ms Melania 131M3 ET

Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, Ky.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF

KARS Deep Sensations 496M

Karson Brooks, Bennet, Neb.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

CHAMPION WINTER BULL CALF

JRI Renown 254N3

Judd Ranch Inc., Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI Relentless 170H281

CHAMPION COW/CALF PAIR

SEPT Walk The Runway L343 ET

Connor Blubaugh, Burrton, Kan.

Sire: Colburn Primo 5153

GELBVIEH BULLS

CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF

JNCC Pancho CTJ 5302N ET Jared, Caisie, Gilbert, and Debra Nowack, Owensville, Mo.

Sire: BNC Ascendance K318

RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF

PHS ProHart Night Hawk 569N

Pro-Hart Seedstock, Pueblo, Colo.

Sire: JKGF K113

CHAMPION WINTER BULL CALF

JRI Umbra 254N28

Judd Ranch Inc., Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI Relentless 170H281

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER BULL CALF

IFG Ivers Grandiose N521 ET

Ivers Family, Austin, Minn,

Sire: RWG Grand Plan 9420 ET

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF

LHC Hancock 4102M

Locust Hill Farms, Yanceyville, N.C.

Sire: KCF Bennett E158

RESERVE CHAMPION LATE SPRING BULL

IFG Ivers Bossman M437

Ivers Family, Austin, Minn.

Sire: IFG Ivers Judge J4

BALANCER BULLS

CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF

MDR Downtown 5755N ET

Dobson Ranch, Kaw City, Okla.

Sire: MDR Stoney Larue 1572J ET

RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF

SEPT Adrenaline N512

September Farms, Franklin, Neb.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER BULL CALF

JTK Live Wire 506N ET

Kale Cook, Lindsay, Okla.

Sire: MDR First Step 7549E

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR BULL CALF

NOTT High Noon 4M18

Nottingham Ranch, Sulphur Springs, Texas

Sire: Basin Jameson 1076

CHAMPION LATE SPRING BULL

NOTT Colt 45 4M11

Nottingham Ranch, Sulphur Springs, Texas

Sire: S A V Magnum 1335

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING BULL

HLN Kingston 104M

Justin Herlan, Bluejacket, Okla.

Sire: JRI Next Step 285X72

CHAMPIONS SELECTED IN CATTLE COUNTRY

RESULTS BY MARTHA MOENNING | PHOTOS BY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES

Cattlemen travelled to cattle country for the 2026 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Show held on January 5, 2026, at the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jack Ward, Plattsburg, Missouri, selected his champions from three pens of Gelbvieh heifers, one pen of Balancer heifers, five pens of Gelbvieh bulls, and four pens of Balancer bulls.F

CHAMPIONS SELECTED IN CATTLE COUNTRY

GELBVIEH PEN OF HEIFERS

The Champion Pen of Three Gelbvieh Heifers was owned by 3L Gelbvieh of Adrian, Missouri, with an average pen weight of 823 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 2.77 pounds. Ranging in age from March 9, 2025, to March 19, 2025, heifers in this pen were sired by GHGF Cow Town D536 and JLEA Tops Down.

The Reserve Champion Pen of Three Gelbvieh Heifers was owned by Circle S Ranch of Canton, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 916 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 2.9 pounds. Ranging in age from February 14, 2025, to March 12, 2025, heifers in this pen were sired by DDGR Lobo 5J, CCRC CCRC RIP/Equalizer 607K, and DCSF Post Rock Power Built 37B8.

BALANCER PEN OF HEIFERS

The Champion Pen of Three Balancer Heifers was owned by Dobson Ranch of Kaw City, Oklahoma, with an average pen weight of 1,108 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 2.4 pounds. Ranging in age from September 25, 2024, to October 3, 2024, heifers in this pen were sired by MDR Stoney Larue 1572J ET.

GELBVIEH PEN OF BULLS

The Champion Pen of Three Gelbvieh Bulls was owned by Judd Ranch, Inc., of Pomona, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 1,322 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.7 pounds. Ranging in age from January 12, 2025, to January 14, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by JRI General Patton 213B97 ET and JRI Relentless 170H281. The average scanned ribeye was 16.54 square inches, 2.25% IMF, and 0.23 inches of rib fat.

The Reserve Champion Pen of Three Gelbvieh Bulls was owned by Cibs Gelbvieh of Clutier, Iowa, with an average pen weight of 975 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.2 pounds. Ranging in age from February 23, 2025, to March 13, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by DCH Triple K Husker G413 and BGGR 0185H. The average scanned ribeye was 12.86 square inches, 2.55% IMF, and 0.23 inches of rib fat.

The Champion Pen of Five Gelbvieh Bulls was owned by Judd Ranch, Inc., of Pomona, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 1,240 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.66 pounds. Ranging in age from January 16, 2025, to February 28, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by JRI Relentless 170H281 and JRI Rawhide 253L384. The average scanned ribeye was 15.33 square inches, 2.35% IMF, and 0.27 inches of rib fat.

The Reserve Champion Pen of Five Gelbvieh Bulls was owned by Locust Hill Cattle Company of Yanceyville, North Carolina, with an average pen weight of 1,303 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 2.74 pounds. Ranging in age from September 9, 2024, to September 23, 2024, bulls in this pen were sired by KCF Bennett E158. The average scanned ribeye was 16.1 square inches, 2.5% IMF, and 0.18 inches of rib fat.

BALANCER PEN OF BULLS

The Champion Pen of Three Balancer Bulls was owned by Judd Ranch, Inc., of Pomona, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 1,304 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.79 pounds. Ranging in age from January 18, 2025, to February 8, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by JRI Relentless 170H281 and JRI Rawhide 253L384. The average scanned ribeye was 15.3 square inches, 3.09% IMF, and 0.26 inches of rib fat.

The Reserve Champion Pen of Three Balancer Bulls was owned by Taubenheim Gelbvieh of Amherst, Nebraska, with an average pen weight of 1,247 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.57 pounds. Ranging in age from January 20, 2025, to January 21, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by LAR Man In Black and JKGF Civil War E92. The average scanned ribeye was 15.01 square inches, 3.24% IMF, and 0.31 inches of rib fat.

The Champion Pen of Five Balancer Bulls was owned by Judd Ranch, Inc., of Pomona, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 1,229 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.74 pounds. Ranging in age from January 20, 2025, to March 5, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by JRI Priority Male 253L489 ET, JRI Trade Secret 253G486, and JRI Relentless 170H281. The average scanned ribeye was 14.9 square inches, 3.01% IMF, and 0.27 inches of rib fat.

TINAUGURAL CHAMPIONS

RESULTS BY MARTHA MOENNING | PHOTOS BY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES

he very first champions were selected in the OG&E Coliseum at the 2026 Gelbvieh and Balancer® Junior Show held during the Cattlemen’s Congress on January 4, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tyler Winegardner, Harrod, Ohio, served as the judge and sorted through 27 Gelbvieh females and 32 Balancer® females to select his champions.F

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

MDR Clara Allen 415M

Corbin Lowe, Winfield, Kan.

Sire: MDR First Step 7549E

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

BSCC BCFG Simply Irresistable 5037N

Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, In

Sire: ROSE MC Encore 0463

GELBVIEH FEMALES

CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Nova N207 ET

Kade Mayer, Paxico, Kan.

Sire: GHGF Man O’ War F825

RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

MDR Encore 506N

Corbin Lowe, Winfield, Kan.

Sire: MDR Class Suit 2907K

CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Norma Jean N534 ET

Pate Parsons, Leavenworth, Kan.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION LATE SPRING HEIFER

TGV T Bar S Susan M02

Tate Warren, Alpena, Ark.

Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TGV T Bar S Ms 5060M ET

Gabrielle Tebo, Idaville, Ind.

Sire: Riverstone Vegas 49H

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

JNCC Nadia 513N

Cameron Nowack, Bland, Mo.

Sire: CRLL JNCC Empire 0983H ET

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

JRI Ms Pepper 017M5

Lily Judd, Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI Pinnacle Peak 254K97

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

HMKG Ms Delilah 129M

Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, Mo.

Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

TJB Anissa 6132E 487M ET

Ava Dagger, Cable, Ohio

Sire: HTFG Hilltops Hawkeye H064

RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER HDR M278

Kendra Simon, Conway, Ark.

Sire: JKGF Husker’s Estate G658 ET

RESERVE CHAMPION LATE SPRING HEIFER

AMGS MA Red Ruby 744M

Ayven Moon, Ellensburg, Wash.

Sire: JLSL JLSL Ledgerwood Rooster 2124K

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

IFG Ivers Miss Yasmin M411

Isabel Lowe, Adrian, Mo.

Sire: IFG Ivers Hannibal F 14

SELECTED IN OG&E COLISEUM

CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER

TGV T Bar S Ms 1187L

Hadlee Ketcherside, Cuba, Mo.

Sire: DDGR Stellar 124J

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER

KARS Red Dawn 938ML

Karson Brooks, Bennet, Neb.

Sire: BABR 9300G

BALANCER FEMALES

RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Neveah 549N

Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, Ky.

Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET

CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Nellie N1341 ET

Cogan Schilling, Goodland, Kan.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

BCFG Butlers Ms Naomi 207N ET

Luke Barnett, Woodlawn, Tenn.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE SENIOR HEIFER CALF

MDR Friday M31 ET

Jarret Dobson, Kaw City, Okla.

Sire: MDR Stoney Larue 1572J ET

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

BSSC Miss Memphis 4115M

Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

GHGF Madonna 46M

Alexandria Raab, Markle, Ind.

Sire: GHGF War Eagle H275

CHAMPION LATE SPRING HEIFER

GJWC TBG Sandy 438M

Lanie Sasser, Edmond, Okla.

Sire: Colburn Primo 5153

RESERVE CHAMPION LATE SPRING HEIFER

JTCW Magnolia 910M

Madeline Mayer, Paxico, Kan.

Sire: JTCW Prairie Rattler 7K

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

BCFG Butlers Ms Melania 131M3 ET

Clara Belle Bishop, Coxs Creek, Ky.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

GHGF Material Girl 601M

Cole Langston, Huntington, Ind.

Sire: GHGF Momentum F844

CHAMPION COW/CALF PAIR

SEPT Walk The Runway L343 ET

Connor Blubaugh, Burrton, Kan.

Sire: Colburn Primo 5153

REPRESENTED SIRES INCLUDE:

JKGF ALL AMERICAN J109, JOB DANELL KICKSTART 65K, JOB DANELL MONARCH 43L, JOB DANELL DUSTY 49L, KCF BENNETT EXPONENTIAL G101 (AMAN19507801), AND S ARMSTRONG 1149 (AMAN20143639)

HOMOZYGOUS POLLED 100% HOMOZYGOUS

26 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND TESTING NATIONWIDE TRUCKING AVAILABLE AFTER SALE

ONE OF THE BREED’S HIGHEST RANKING HERDS FOR: CARCASS TRAITS, MATERNAL QUALITIES,

JRI PICASSO 253N45 ET WINS 2026 BREEDER’S CHOICE GELBVIEH BULL FUTURITY

TThe 29th Annual Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity was held on January 4, 2026, in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Gelbvieh breeders and supporters initiated the futurity to increase participation in the National Gelbvieh Show, the National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale, and to identify the most useful young sires in the Gelbvieh breed. The futurity event is managed by Ronn Cunningham.

JRI Picasso 253N45 ET was the winner of this year’s futurity, owned by Judd Ranch Inc. of Pomona, Kansas.

BY MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S.

JRI Picasso 253N45 ET received the most votes after two rounds of voting to beat out the other four entries in the 2026 Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity. JRI Picasso 253N45 ET, born on January 12, 2025, is an 87.5% Gelbvieh bull sired by JRI General Patton 213B97 ET.

BARG Grand Design 23N, owned by Barwick Gelbvieh of Orleans, Nebraska, was one of the runners-up. He is a 93.8% Gelbvieh bull born on February 2, 2025, and sired by MJBC Franchise F806.

CIBS Yessir 5186N, owned by Cibs Gelbvieh of Clutier, Iowa, claimed the other runner-up title in this year’s futurity. He is a 99.9% Gelbvieh bull born

on February 23, 2025, and sired by DCH Triple K Husker G413.

The champion bull sold as lot one in the National Gelbvieh and Balancer sale for $31,000 to Rupp Ranch, Perry, Oklahoma, for full possession and 50% semen interest.

The Gelbvieh futurity holds a drawing among members to win the proceeds from the sale of the champion bull. Taubenheim Gelbvieh of Amherst, Nebraska, won the drawing.

The futurity is limited to 53 membership spots. Spots only come available when an operation does not renew their membership.F

TAU HAYMAKER 46N ET WINS

2026 PEOPLE’S CHOICE BALANCER ® BULL FUTURITY

Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, Nebraska, captured championship honors in the 2026 People’s Choice Balancer® Bull Futurity with their entry, TAU Haymaker 46N ET. The event was held in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Over $20,000 will be awarded to Taubenheim Gelbvieh for breeding and exhibiting the futurity champion.

The People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity is in its sixteenth year and is organized by Slaughter Sale Management. The event and selection identify elite young Balancer sires that have the potential to be breed leaders.

BY MEGAN UNDERWOOD, M.S.

TAU Haymaker 46N ET was selected champion by Balancer futurity members. He was born on January 21, 2025, and is a 50% Balancer son of LAR Man In Black.

Each year, one membership is randomly drawn to receive full possession and half semen interest in the champion bulls. Nottingham Ranch, Sulphur Springs, Texas, won the drawing.

The two runners-up were LHC Hancock 4102M, owned by Locust Hill Cattle Company, Yanceyville, North Carolina, and NOTT High Noon 4M18, owned by Nottingham Ranch, Sulphur Springs, Texas.

LHC Hancock 4102M was born on September 9, 2025, and is a 75% Balancer son of KCF Bennett E158.

NOTT High Noon 4M18 was born on September 25, 2024, and is a 41.8% Balancer son of Basin Jameson 1076.

Anyone interested in becoming a futurity member should contact David Slaughter to get their name on the waiting list for the 2027 People’s Choice Balancer Bull Futurity.F

2026 NATIONAL GELBVIEH & BALANCER ® SALE REPORT

The 2026 National Gelbvieh and Balancer® Sale “The Congressional” was held on Monday, January 5, 2026, in conjunction with the Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. An impressive offering of live cattle and genetic potential was on display at the sale location for appraisal by breeders, buyers, and enthusiasts from around the United States and Canada.

The sale was managed by Matt C. Sims Auction, Inc. with Matt Sims as the auctioneer. The sale was broadcast by LiveAuctions.TV with numerous active bidders and buyers online as well as on the seats.

The sale offering included a diverse range of live animals and genetic packages with a total of 27 lots selling for a gross sale amount of $264,200 and averaging $9,785 per lot. 8 bulls sold for $107,250 and an average of $13,406. 10 open heifers brought $96,250 to average $9,625. 7 flush opportunities grossed $51,000 with an average of $7,285. 20 units of semen sold for $200/unit for a total of $4,000 and 6 embryos sold for a total of $5,700 which averages $950/embryo.

LOT 1 , $31,000

JRI PICASSO 253N45 ET

The winner of the 29th Annual Breeder’s Choice Gelbvieh Bull Futurity and the high selling lot in the sale was purchased by Rupp Ranch, Zack and Karly Rupp, of Perry, Oklahoma. This black, homozygous polled son of JRI General Patton 213B97 ET was consigned by Judd Ranch Inc., of Pomona, Kansas, and was also the lead bull in their Champion Gelbvieh Pen of Three bulls.

BY TOM STRAHM

LOT 6, $13,500

JNCC PERSPECTIVE 4057M ET

This black, homozygous polled, purebred son of GRU Grand Plan 744G was cosigned and shown by Nowack Cattle Company and Cameron Nowack of Bland, Missouri. Full possession and 50% semen interest was purchased by ProHart Seedstock of Pueblo, Colorado. Perspective was crowned Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull the following day in the national show.

LOT 8, $14,750

KARS DEEP SENSATIONS 496M

Stone Creek Cattle Co. was the winning bidder for full possession and 2/3 semen interest on this red, homozygous polled bull consigned by RK3 Farms/Karson Brooks of Bennett, Nebraska. Deep Sensations was selected as the Reserve Grand Champion Gelbvieh Bull the next day.

LOT 9, $7,500

JGPG VER LUX 4220M ET

JGP Gelbvieh and VF Livestock offered this son of GDV T Bar S Casino 115G ET. TJB Gelbvieh of Georgia purchased half-interest in Lux who was chosen as Grand Champion Balancer Bull in the national show.

LOT 15, $12,000

GHGF NADINE 706N

Green Hills Gelbvieh of Mount Ulla, North Carolina, offered this full sister to GHGF Landon L706 for sale. This homoblack and homo-polled, open Balancer heifer sold to a Canadian partnership including Rodney and Tanya Hollman of Royal Western Gelbvieh along with CDC Farms and Rocky Top Gelbvieh.

LOT 17, $14,500

HFTB HILLTOPS NATURALLY SWEET N511

Jama Waltz acquired this February 2025 daughter of DLW TPG Frontrunner 2510F that was offered by Hilltop Farms of Asbury, Missouri.

LOT 21, $14,500

Open Heifer Pick from Cedar Top Ranch

Black Gold Genetics won the right to select their pick of the open heifer calves from Cedar Top Ranch. There are several hundred 2025 born heifers to sort through and pick from.

LOT 23, $17,000

BUTLERS MS KESHA K549 ET

Butler Creek Farm and Schaeffer Show Cattle offered a flush opportunity on this 2023 Louisville champion. The right to one flush was won by a partnership T/R Cattle Co. and Moonacres Livestock.

The 2026 National Gelbvieh and Balancer Sale demonstrated there continues to be strong demand for high-quality Gelbvieh and Balancer genetics. Thank you to each of the consignors, bidders, and buyers.F

JNCC PERSPECTIVE 4057M ET

MANY TIME CHAMPION, INCLUDING 2026 NATIONAL CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL - CONGRESS HOMO POLLED, TOP 25% CED, TOP 25%

CRLL JNCC EMPIRE 0983H ET

MANY

MANY

CHAMPIONS CROWNED IN COBANK ARENA

RESULTS BY MARTHA MOENNING | PHOTOS BY LEGACY LIVESTOCK IMAGING

The first Gelbvieh and Balancer® champions were selected in the new CoBank Arena at the 2026 National Western Stock Show Junior Female Show on January 11, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. Will Banks, Cynthiana, Kentucky, served as the judge and sorted through six Gelbvieh females and 24 Balancer females to crown his champions.F

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION HEIFER CALF

OVER Miss Ascendance 525N

Reid Overmiller, Smith Center, Kan.

Sire: BNC Ascendance K318

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

RAIL Mistress 4185M

Karlee Raile, Saint Francis, Kan.

Sire: VLK Stunner J179

GELBVIEH FEMALES

CHAMPION SENIOR YEARLING HEIFER

SEPT Red Velvet Martini L328

Beau Gotschall, Stuart, Neb.

Sire: BABR 9300G

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR GELBVIEH FEMALE

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CALF

BUTR Gingerling 290N

Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, Neb.

Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 684F310

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION HEIFER CALF

LVL Bonnie Bell N30 ET

Tobby Voss, Bruning, Neb.

Sire: Collison Alpha 028

BALANCER FEMALES

RESERVE CHAMPION HEIFER CALF

WLSS Nutella 837N

Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, Neb.

Sire: XXB Battle Cry 116E

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TJB Anissa J341 4137M

Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, Neb.

Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET

RESERVE JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

DCSF Post Rock Eulima 213M8

Kallan Warner, Arapahoe, Neb.

Sire: DCSF Post Rock Top Gun 65F8 ET

The American Gelbvieh Junior Association sincerely thanks our donors, bidders, and supporters of the AGJA Online Fundraisers and Heifer Raffle. Your generosity directly supports leadership development, education, and opportunities for junior members across the country. Because of you, the future of the Gelbvieh breed is bright.

RESULTS BY

CCHAMPIONS CHOSEN IN THE YARDS

LIVESTOCK IMAGING

attlemen gathered in the Yards at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, on January 12, 2026, for the 2026 Gelbvieh and Balancer® Pen Show. Dustin Frank, Chappell, Nebraska, selected his champion from the one pen of Gelbvieh heifers, five pens of Balancer heifers, three pens of Gelbvieh bulls, and five pens of Balancer bulls.F

GELBVIEH PEN OF HEIFERS

The Champion Pen of Three Gelbvieh Heifers was owned by Overmiller Gelbvieh and Red Angus of Smith Center, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 805 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.11 pounds. Ranging in age from April 6, 2025, to May 9, 2025, heifers in this pen were sired by BNC Ascendance K318 and JKGF J198.

BALANCER PEN OF HEIFERS

The Champion Pen of Three Balancer Heifers was owned by Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, Nebraska, with an average pen weight of 947 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 2.87

pounds. Ranging in age from February 6, 2025, to March 1, 2025, heifers in this pen were sired by CTR CTR Integrity 0704H ET, CTR Net Return 0700H ET, and DLW TPG Kessinger 1009K ET.

The Reserve Champion Pen of Three Balancer Heifers was owned by Raile Cattle Company of Saint Francis, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 900 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.05 pounds. Heifers in this pen were sired by TAU Load Up 17L ET, EGL Enterprise E080, and VLK Stunner J179.

The Champion Pen of Five Balancer Heifers was owned by Cedar Top Ranch of Stapleton, Nebraska, with an average pen weight of 818 pounds and an average

weight per day of age of 3.05 pounds. Ranging in age from April 15, 2025, to April 18, 2025, heifers in this pen were sired by CTR Alpha 2886K ET and Myers Fair-N-Square M39.

GELBVIEH

PEN OF BULLS

The Champion Pen of Three Gelbvieh Bulls was owned by Judd Ranch, Inc., of Pomona, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 1,366 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.77 pounds. Ranging in age from January 12, 2025, to January 14, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by JRI General Patton 213B97 ET and JRI Relentless 170H281. The average scanned ribeye was 16.93 square inches, 2.84% IMF, and 0.25 inches of rib fat.

The Reserve Champion Pen of Three Gelbvieh Bulls was owned by Post Rock Cattle Company of Barnard, Kansas, with an average weight of 1,210 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.56 pounds. Ranging in age from February 1, 2025, to February 9, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by JRI Top Producer 282Z3, BNC Ascendance K318, and DCSF Post Rock Black Box 150K1. The average scanned ribeye was 15.1 square inches, 3.3% IMF, and 0.31 inches of rib fat.

The Champion Pen of Five Gelbvieh Bulls was owned by Judd Ranch, Inc., of Pomona, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 1,269 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.69 pounds. Ranging in age from January 16, 2025, to February 28, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by JRI Relentless 170H281 and JRI Rawhide 253L384. The average scanned ribeye was 15.84 square inches, 2.74% IMF, and 0.26 inches of rib fat.

BALANCER PEN OF BULLS

The Champion Pen of Three Balancer Bulls was owned by Raile Cattle

Company of Saint Francis, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 1,115 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.41 pounds. Ranging in age from February 3, 2025, to February 24, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by Connealy Commerce, MCCA Last Call 301L, and MCCA Gunner 947G. The average scanned ribeye was 14.37 square inches, 2.87% IMF, and 0.25 inches of rib fat.

The Reserve Champion Pen of Three Balancer Bulls was owned by Wilkinson Gelbvieh of Model, Colorado, with an average pen weight of 960 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.13 pounds. Ranging in age from February 26, 2025, to March 17, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by OVER OVER Kramer 091K, BGGR Kickstart K565, and GRU Logical 12L. The average scanned ribeye was 14.17 square inches, 3.49% IMF, and 0.21 inches of rib fat.

The Champion Pen of Five Balancer Bulls was owned by Post Rock Cattle Company of Barnard, Kansas, with an average pen weight of 1,266 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.68

pounds. Ranging in age from January 25, 2025, to February 8, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by DCSF Post Rock Clock Work 164L8, Ellingson Badlands 0285, DCSF Post Rock Pay Dirt 140L8 ET, JRI Probity 254D28, and EGL Game Changer D136. The average scanned ribeye was 14.6 square inches, 3.36% IMF, and 0.32 inches of rib fat.

The Reserve Champion Pen of Five Balancer Bulls was owned by Warner Beef Genetics of Arapahoe, Nebraska, with an average pen weight of 1,188 pounds and an average weight per day of age of 3.5 pounds. Ranging in age from February 1, 2025, to February 11, 2025, bulls in this pen were sired by DLW TPG Glory 5141G, DLW TPG Kessinger 1009K ET, DLW Kearney 845K, and B A R Dynamic. The average scanned ribeye was 14.05 square inches, 3.07% IMF, and 0.25 inches of rib fat.

CHAMPIONS SELECTED IN THE MILE HIGH CITY

MARTHA

The 2026

National Western Stock Show Gelbvieh and Balancer® Show was held on January 13, 2026, in Denver, Colorado.

Exhibitors welcomed Reid Nichols of Emmons, Minnesota, to the turf to sort through nine Gelbvieh females, 31 Balancer females, seven Gelbvieh bulls and six Balancer bulls.F

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION JUNIOR YEARLING HEIFER

RID R Hepburn 401M

Milkman Beef Company, La Salle, Colo.

Sire: RID R Pioneer 6123D

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

RAIL Mistress 4185M

Karlee Raile, Saint Francis, Kan.

Sire: VLK Stunner J179

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH FEMALE

CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

BUTR Gingerling 290N

Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, Neb.

Sire: JRI Prairie Fire 634F310

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER FEMALE

CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

LVL Bonnie Bell N30 ET Tobby Voss, Bruning, Neb.

Sire: Collison Alpha 028

GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION TWO-YEAR OLD BULL

RAIL Laramie S 3113L

Ridinger Cattle Company, Deer Trail, Colo.

Sire: RAIL Record Year 9190G

GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION SENIOR BULL

CBRO Big Shot 2390L

Cody Brown, Dwight, Kan.

Sire: KBRO Spiked 4 Life 2099H

GELBVIEH FEMALES

CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

SEPT Kali 541N ET

Teagan Butterfield, Atkinson, Neb.

Sire: GHGF Man O’ War F825

RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

OVER Miss Ascendance 525N

Reid Overmiller, Smith Center, Kan.

Sire: BNC Ascendance K318

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

RID R Scarlet 504N

Ridinger Cattle/Wakefield Gelbvieh, Deer Trail, Colo.

Sire: RAIL Laramie S 3113L

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER

SEPT Red Velvet Martini L328

Beau Gotschall, Stuart, Neb.

Sire: BABR 9300G

BALANCER FEMALES

RESERVE CHAMPION SPRING HEIFER CALF

LALD Ms. Shootout 002N

Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION GELBVIEH BULL

CHAMPION WINTER BULL CALF

JRI Picasso 253N45 ET

Judd Ranch Inc., Pomona, Kan.

Sire: JRI General Patton 213B97 ET

RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BALANCER BULL

CHAMPION JUNIOR BULL

KRE Magnum M14

Kinleigh Ekhoff, Aurora, Neb.

Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET

CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

BOSE Jade N701

Easton Bose, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER HEIFER CALF

SEPT Hellcat Melania N507

Paige Walahoski, Overton, Neb.

Sire: BABR On Rush 3000L ET

CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

TJB Anissa J341 4137M

Gentry Warner, Arapahoe, Neb.

Sire: TJB Rebel Yell 804F ET

RESERVE CHAMPION SENIOR HEIFER CALF

JACY Charlie 433M

Jaycie Forbes, De Smet, S.D.

Sire: VLK Stadium L382

CHAMPION INTERMEDIATE HEIFER

WLSS XXB Malibu 206M

Kaisha Alber, Guide Rock, Neb.

Sire: XXB Big Shooter 604J ET

RESERVE CHAMPION JUNIOR HEIFER

KBRO Ms Mia 2428M ET

Kaycee Brown, Dwight, Kan.

Sire: XXB Nebraska 924J

CHAMPION COW/CALF PAIR

SEPT Walk The Runway L343 ET

Connor Blubaugh, Burrton, Kan.

Sire: Colburn Primo 5153

GELBVIEH BULLS

CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF

PHS ProHart Night Hawk 569N

Pro-Hart Seedstock, Pueblo, Colo. Sire: JKGF K113

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER BULL CALF

DCSF Post Rock Top Producer 172N1 ET

Post Rock Cattle Company, Barnard, Kan.

Sire: JRI Top Producer 282Z3

BALANCER BULLS

CHAMPION SPRING BULL CALF

SEPT Adrenaline N512

September Farms, Franklin, Neb.

Sire: PVF Blacklist 7077

CHAMPION WINTER BULL CALF

XXB Nebraska 907N

Boehler Gelbviehs, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: XXB Nebraska 924J

RESERVE CHAMPION WINTER BULL CALF

BOSE Easy Does It N711

Easton Bose, Orleans, Neb.

Sire: JRI Pop A Top 2 ETN 197E832

2025 AMERICAN GELBVIEH ASSOCIATION

RING OF GOLD CHAMPIONS ANNOUNCED

RESULTS BY MARTHA MOENNING | PHOTOS BY NEXT LEVEL IMAGES

The American Gelbvieh Association (AGA) established the Ring of Gold program to honor the top animals shown at the conclusion of the show year. Points are earned from grand and reserve champions, as well as division champions and reserves, and are based on the actual number of animals shown at each show per division.

To honor those animals who have risen to the top during the show season, the Ring of Gold awards are presented to the top Gelbvieh female, Gelbvieh bull, Balancer female, and Balancer bull based on points awarded throughout the year. Animals must earn points in at least two shows to qualify for Ring of Gold points each year. The 2025 Ring of Gold qualified shows in either the Gelbvieh, Balancer or both divisions were the American Royal, Cattlemen’s Congress, Iowa State Fair, Missouri State Fair, National Western Stock Show,

North American International Livestock Exposition, and the NILE Stock Show. The following is a list of the top animals in their Ring of Gold division. Junior shows are not calculated in the total number of entries for the Ring of Gold tabulations.

2026 RING OF GOLD GELBVIEH FEMALE CHAMPIONS

1. MDR Clara Allen 415M, Corbin Lowe, Winfield, Kansas

2. JNCC Madonna CTJ 4474M ET, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Missouri

2026 RING OF GOLD BALANCER FEMALE CHAMPIONS

1. BSSC Miss Memphis 4115M, Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Indiana

2. JNCC Mirabelle 456M, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Missouri, GHGF Material Girl 601M, Addyson

Primm, Jasper, Missouri, and Cole Langston, Huntington, Indiana

2026 RING OF GOLD GELBVIEH BULL CHAMPIONS

1. JNCC Perspective 4057M ET, Cameron Nowack, Bland, Missouri

2. LHC Hancock 4102M, Locust Hill Farms, Yanceyville, North Carolina

2026 RING OF GOLD BALANCER BULL CHAMPIONS

1. JGPG Ver Lux 4220M ET, JGP Gelbvieh, Lathrop, Missouri

2. SEPT Adrenaline N512, September Farms, Franklin, Nebraska

We encourage all exhibitors at the state, regional and national levels to encourage the show superintendents to submit the official results following your shows. Ring of Gold rules can be found at Gelbvieh. org/ring-of-gold.F

EVENTS OF INTEREST

MARCH 2026

MARCH 1 Epley Cattle Annual Bull Sale, Nelson, Neb.

MARCH 2 Hojer Ranch 34th Annual Gelbvieh & Balancer Production Sale, Lake Preston, S.D.

MARCH 3 Swanson Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Oxford, Neb.

MARCH 4 Warner Beef Genetics Genetic Investment Bull Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

MARCH 6 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch 37th Annual Bull Sale, Pontiex, SK

MARCH 6 Turkey Creek Gelbvieh 5th Annual Bull Sale, Yankton, S.D.

MARCH 7 Thorstenson’s Lazy TV Ranch Annual Production Sale, Selby, S.D.

MARCH 7 Judd Ranch 48th Gelbvieh Balancer and Red Angus Bull Sale, Pomona, Kan.

MARCH 7 Seedstock Plus Arkansas Bull Sale, Hope, Ark.

MARCH 7 Flying H Genetics Herd Bulls Sale, Arapahoe, Neb.

MARCH 7 Davidson Gelbvieh & Lonesome Dove Ranch Bull Sale, Pontiex, SK

MARCH 7 Sheridan Ranch 31st Annual Bull Sale, Burley, Idaho

MARCH 10 Bar Arrow Cattle Company 36th Annual Production Sale, Phillipsburg, Kan.

MARCH 11 Twin View Livestock Bull Sale, Parkbeg, SK

MARCH 12 Raile Cattle Co. Annual Production Sale, St. Francis, Kan.

MARCH 14 Hilltop Farms Annual Gelbvieh/Balancer Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.

MARCH 14 Bluegrass Gelbvieh Alliance Production Sale, Fredonia, Ky.

Bull Barn Genetics

MARCH 14

Midwest Beef Cattle Consultants 23rd Annual Spring Bull and Female Sale, Carthage, Ind.

MARCH 14

Ledgerwood Gelbvieh & Rafter C Reds Cattlemen’s Kind Bull Sale, Clarkston, Wash.

MARCH 14

Seedstock Plus Red Reward Bull & Female Sale, Osceola, Mo.

MARCH 14

Rippe Gelbvieh & Rippe Angus Bull Sale, Fairbury, Neb.

MARCH 19-21

Danell Diamond Six Ranch 31st Annual Bull Sale, Online at Billpelton.com

MARCH 20 Southwest Iowa Bull and Female Sale, Creston, Iowa

MARCH 21 Ertel Cattle Company Annual Production Sale, Kirksville, Mo.

MARCH 21 Lone Oak Cattle 14th Annual Production Sale, Mechanicsville, Iowa

MARCH 28 Kicking Horse Ranch Annual Production Sale, Oilmont, Mont.

MARCH 28 Cranview Gelbvieh Genetic Progress Sale, Rugby, N.D.

MARCH 28 Wilkinson Gelbvieh Annual Bull Sale, Model, Colo.

MARCH 28 Seedstock Plus South Missouri Bull & Female Sale, Carthage, Mo.

APRIL 2026

APRIL 4 Circle S Ranch “Going to Grass” Production Sale, Canton, Kan.

APRIL 11 Knoll Crest Farm Spring Bull & Female Sale, Concord, Va.

OCTOBER 2026

OCT. 23 T Bar S Focused on the Future Bull Sale, Billings, Mo.

NOVEMBER 2026

NOV. 13 Coles Bend Cattle 1st Annual Production Sale, Smith’s Grove, Ky.

Visit the online version of Upcoming Events at Gelbvieh.org for additional dates of upcoming sales and more information on each event.

Editor’s Note:

If you have a sale or event information for this listing, please email the information to meganu@gelbvieh.org. This includes tours, expos, field days and other Gelbvieh events.

hornsandthorns@netins.net (319)

Mulroy 785-640-6401 Mayetta, KS tim@blackgoldinc.biz

cattle and

John & Carla Shearer

620.628.4621

620.654.6507 (John Cell) • 620.654.6731 (Johnny Cell)

Annual Production Sale 1st Saturday in April 2815 Navajo Rd. • Canton, Kan. 67428 circle_s@hometelco.net

POST ROCK CATTLE COMPANY

3041 E. Hwy. 284, Barnard, KS 67418

Bill Clark: 785.792.6244

Leland Clark: 785.392.0888 Office: 785.792.6244

Leland Clark: 785.792.6208

Fax: 785.792.6250

Kyle Cavalli: 785-531-1947

Email: prcc@twinvalley.net

A.I. Seedstock Bulls and Heifers Available. Al & Mary Knapp Cell: (913) 219-6613 18291 158th Street H: (913) 724-4105 Basehor, Kan. 66007 www.triplekgelbvieh.com e-mail: knappa@swbell.net

MISSOURI

BREEDERS CORNER

NEBRASKA

GELBVIEH BALANCER ANGUS V V Private Treaty Bull & Heifer Sales • Orchard, Neb. Val Livingston • www.88ranch.com • 402-655-2288

FLYING H GENETICS

Quality Guaranteed Bulls and Females

Herd Bull & Female Sales in March & November

Kyle Helms 308-962-6940 Bryan Helms 307-840-0920

Follow us on Facebook & at www.flyinghgenetics.com

Kyle & Lori Kuker Shubert, NE Gelbvieh Bulls Black Balancer Females Red

402-883-7246

402-883-2366 402-245-7512 sqblkfarms.com Facebook.com/sqblkfarms sqblkfarms@gmail.com

Scott Wolf Travis Wolf 308.529.3733 Gothenburg, Neb. • wolfgelbvieh@gmail.com 23685 Sartoria Road - Amherst, NE 68812 308-233-4704 or 308-293-0692

gustindd@wildblue.net www.gustinsdiamondd.com

Mike, Justin, & Tanner Taubenheim www.taubenheimgelbvieh.com Production Sale First Monday in February

THANK YOU TO THESE BUYERS

Beastrom Ranch, Pierre, SD

Black Gold Genetics, Pritchett, CO

Ryan Bluebaugh, Burrton, KS

Boehler Gelbvieh, Orleans, NE

Bollinger Cattle Co., Valley Center, KS

CDC Farms/Rocky Top Gelbvieh, Bashaw, AB Canada

Cedar Top Ranch, Stapleton, NE

Circle S Ranch, Hillsboro, KS

Covington Gelbvieh, Montrose, CO

Cowlick Ranch, Olds, AB Canada

Calla Duvelius, Hamilton, OH

Ertel Cattle Co., Greentop, MO

Green Hills Gelbvieh, Cleveland, NC

Locust Hill Farms, Raffin, NC

Moonacres Livestock, Woodward, OK

Post Rock Cattle, Barnard, KS

Prohart Seedstock, Pueblo, CO

Red Ridge Gelbvieh, Trenton, MO

Riverside Medical, Bland, MO

Royal Western Gelbvieh, Red Deer County, AB Canada

Rupp Ranch, Perry, OK

S & S Gelbvieh, Fredonia, KY

Stone Creek Cattle Co., Fontana, KS

T/R Cattle Co., Glencoe, OK

Taubenheim Gelbvieh, Amherst, NE

TJB Gelbvieh, Chickamauga, GA

Jama Waltz, Jasper, MO

The support from bidders and buyers alike at this year’s National Balancer and Gelbvieh Sale held in conjunction with Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, was astounding. We extend our sincere appreciation to the breeders who contributed their breed-leading genetics to this prestigious event and wish each buyer the best success.

308-530-3900 (Scott) • 308-530-2720 (Austin) cedartopranch@yahoo.com • Facebook: Cedar Top Ranch

Eldon & Kathy Starr 210 Starr Dr • Stapleton, NE 69163 bullbarn@bullbarn.com • 800-535-6173 www.bullbarn.com